President Donald Trump issued a provocative threat during a Cabinet meeting this week: If New York City elects a “communist” mayor, he might take the city over, just like he might take over Washington,

President Trump suggested a federal takeover of New York City and Washington, claiming a "tremendous power at the White House to run places when we have to."

Here are answers to whether the president can make good on his threat to take over the city if Zohran Mamdani becomes mayor.